Two Students Recovering After Being Stabbed in Oshawa

Two high-school students are recovering after being stabbed off school property during their lunch break in Oshawa. 

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members from East Division responded to a stabbing in the area of Coldstream Drive and Harmony Road North.  Officers arrived on scene and located two students from Maxwell Heights Secondary School that had been stabbed.  Both were taken to Toronto-area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.   

Both victims, ages 14 and 16 were off school property at the time of the incident.  The school was put in a hold and secure for approximately 45 minutes while officers searched for the suspects.

Police are searching for two suspects.

The first suspect is described as male, Black with a light complexion, 15-16 years old. He was wearing a black track suit.

The second suspect is described as male, Black with a dark complexion,15-16 years old. He was wearing a dark coloured track suit. 

Investigators are requesting the public’s assistance and are seeking any photographs, video, or details that may support the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact D/Cst. Anderson of the Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1605.

There will be a police presence at the school tomorrow to support staff and students.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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